by Christine | May 23, 2014 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Medicare |
Medicare has published new rules spelling out the changes, and an education campaign aimed at healthcare providers began in January. But many healthcare providers haven't grasped it, either. As you may know, Medicare has recently undergone a big change affecting...
by Christine | May 22, 2014 | Elder Law, Estate Planning |
“Young people may be eager to marry for love, but older couples are more practical and worry about paying the bills,” says Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology at the University of Washington. These days, more and more Americans are meeting new loves or (finally)...
by Christine | May 13, 2014 | Elder Law, Estate Law, Inheritance, Reverse Mortgage Loan |
Reverse mortgages, which allow homeowners 62 and older to borrow money against the value of their homes that need not be paid back until they move out or die, have long posed pitfalls for older borrowers. Reverse mortgages definitely have advantages, such as offering...
by Christine | May 7, 2014 | Elder Care, Elder Law |
Adult day care centers provide care and companionship in a group setting to seniors who need supervision during the day, allowing their caregivers to go to work or take a much-needed break. The balancing act of caring for an elderly loved one can be difficult,...
by Christine | Apr 30, 2014 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Inheritance |
Time, it seems, has healed past wounds enough to leave us remembering Grandpa Oscar with a smile. Very belatedly the violin has served its purpose. We can hold on to the memories and let go of the object. Family heirlooms seem to have special powers over the family....
by Christine | Apr 29, 2014 | Elder Law, Estate Law |
“This time it’s not about the beginning of life or how babies are made. It’s about the end of life — yours — and the many issues and decisions that will confront you and your children.” Back when the kids were kids, it seemed like the “birds and the bees” talk was...
